Prataprao Jadhav

August 12, 2026 5:51 PM

‘One Herb, One Standard’ initiative gets three-year extension to strengthen quality of traditional medicines

The Ministry of Ayush and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) have renewed their partnership to establish harmonised scientific standards for medicinal plants under the ‘One Herb, One Standard’ initiative, aimed at improving the quality, credibility and global acceptance of India's traditional medicines. The Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) and the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) f...

August 8, 2026 12:07 AM

Sowa-Rigpa should emerge as a globally recognised evidence-based healthcare system: Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Friday called for positioning Sowa-Rigpa, the ancient Himalayan system of medicine, as a globally recognised evidence-based healthcare system by strengthening scientific research, academic excellence and institutional development. Chairing the second Governing Body Meeting of the National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) in New Delhi, the minister outlined a long-term roa...

July 31, 2026 6:11 PM

Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav recommends Arjuna Award for Mirabai Chanu

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, has recommended Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for this year's Arjuna Award, urging Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya to consider her nomination. In a letter addressed to the Sports Minister, Jadhav highlighted Chanu's outstanding achievements in international weightlifting and described her as one of India's most a...

July 25, 2026 2:43 PM

Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav seeks Rs 150 commemorative coin, postage stamp for Sant Gajanan Maharaj’s 150th Prakat Din

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, has urged the Centre to issue a ₹150 commemorative coin and a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 150th Prakat Din of Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj, which will be observed on February 17, 2028. In separate letters addressed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Jadhav requ...

July 23, 2026 10:55 AM

Ayush Ministry opens ‘Prakriti Cafe’ to promote healthy eating and wellness at workplace

The Ministry of Ayush on Wednesday launched Prakriti Cafe at Ayush Bhawan, introducing what it described as the ministry's first workplace initiative aimed at promoting healthy eating habits based on the principles of Ayush Ahaar. The cafe was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav, who said the initiative reflects the government's vision of promoting wellness through healthier everyday lifestyle...

June 19, 2026 10:22 AM

PM Modi shares article highlighting yoga’s global journey and enduring heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article written by Union Minister of State for Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, highlighting yoga’s remarkable journey from ancient Indian scriptures to worldwide recognition while remaining deeply rooted in India’s spiritual and cultural heritage. Sharing the article on X, the Prime Minister said, "Union MoS Shri Prataprao Jadhav elaborates how, from ancient scriptures to global recognition, yoga has travelled across boundaries while remaining roo...

May 25, 2026 5:35 PM

ICMR launches India’s largest biomedical innovation platform, transfers 41 health technologies to industry

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR ) on Monday organised “Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry (I2I) Connect” in New Delhi, marking India’s largest biomedical innovation and technology transfer facilitation event aimed at accelerating the commercialization of indigenous healthcare technologies. Held at the Manekshaw Centre, the event established one of India’s first structured platforms dedicated to biomedical innovation showcasing and technology transfer u...

April 10, 2026 7:01 PM

World Homoeopathy Day 2026: Government pushes research-driven growth for sustainable healthcare

The Ayush Ministry marked World Homoeopathy Day 2026 with a national celebration in New Delhi, highlighting the theme “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health” and reaffirming the government’s focus on strengthening the sector through research, regulation and digital integration. The event, held at Vigyan Bhawan, commemorated the birth anniversary of Samuel Hahnemann and brought together policymakers, researchers, practitioners and students from across the country. Focus on Evidence-Based Exp...

April 7, 2026 5:05 PM

Yoga Mahotsav 2026 kicks off IDY countdown, sets Asia record with mass Trikonasana in Maharashtra’s Lonar

The Ayush Ministry on Tuesday launched the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with Yoga Mahotsav-2026 in Lonar, Maharashtra, where nearly 5,000 participants created a record by performing Trikonasana together. The event, organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), was held at Chhatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj Udyan in Buldhana district and entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing the yoga posture. Union Minister of St...

March 20, 2026 3:25 PM

Ayush Ministry introduces 5-minute in-flight smart yoga routine for air travellers

The Ministry of Ayush has introduced a specially designed five-minute in-flight yoga routine aimed at helping air travellers stay fit, relaxed and energised during flights. The initiative, launched during Yoga Mahotsav 2026, seeks to address common health issues associated with long-duration air travel. Unveiling the protocol, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav said yoga is a powerful tool for preventive healthcare and overall well-being. He noted that the i...